1/200
An independent podcast from New Zealand that covers politics and media. It offers articles and links on its website, and is supported by listeners through Patreon.
Episodes
1/200 Campaign Season E20 - Neoliberal Outcomes of AI
AI has been rearing it’s head as a policy outcome during the election campaign with both major parties signaling that AI use is a part of NZ’s future. How did we get here, what are the risks and warning signs to look out for and what should we be doing?This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Mark, Ginny, OlivierTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions6:54 AI Adoption 16:20 Slopcore28:04 Shift in Political
1/200 Campaign Season E19 - The Racist Rhetoric of Winston Peters
The Migrant Workers Association organised a protest against the rising tide of racist and anti immigrant rhetoric from political parties and leaders as the elections near. Winston Peters' racist tirade against Lawrence Xu-nan in parliament, alongside his party's anti immigrant rhetoric aimed at harnessing votes by dividing the working class and distracting from failures of their policies were
1/200 Campaign Season E18 - Good Luck Finding the Perfect Candidate!
Dr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly talk about the Graham Platner debacle in Maine, USA and what it shows about the sickness at the heart of Western liberal electoral politics.This episode’s co-hostsJosephine, KieranTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:10 Graham Platner17:40 Working Class Optics21:13 Radicals Becoming Establishment31:37 What We Can Learn35:45 Unseating Candidates39:16 Can Po
1/200 Campaign Season E17 - Conspiracy and Dog-whistling NZ 2026
We discuss conspiratorial narratives and dogwhistles in the 2026 election with M Dentith. New Zealand First, 'globalism' and 'great replacement', media malpractice, and the Atlas Network.M's website & contact details: https://www.mrxdentith.com/This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Philip, MTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions4:42 How Dangerous Ideas Propagate8:27 The Atlas Network15:45 Talking About
1/200 Campaign Season E16 - Candidate Interview: Christchurch Central w/ Greg Byrnes
1/200 chats with the Alliance's Christchurch Central candidate Greg Byrnes. We discuss his background, the Alliance Party, passion for the environment, the importance of working for workers, infrastructure and enrolling to vote. Link to help Greg: https://allianceparty.nz/candidates/christchurch-central/This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, KieranTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions5:36 Return and Hist
1/200 Campaign Season E15 - The Cockroaches are Here to Stay
The recent student-led uprising in India received international attention and forced concessions from the Modi government which was long seen as having few formidable political challengers at the national level. The movement has put a dent on the notion that the corporate-BJP nexus in India is infallible. Left student movements played a significant role in the success of the satirical 'Cockroach J
1/200 Campaign Season E14 - Candidate Interview: Mt Albert Electorate w/ Ricardo Menéndez March
1/200 chats with the Green's Mt Albert candidate Ricardo. We discuss the Mt Albert Electorate, TOP & other competitors, ideology and making strategic change over the long term. As an MP he also has important positions on immigration, social welfare, and the workforce. Link to help Ricardo: https://www.greens.org.nz/ricardomenendezmarch_volunteer_2026This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, SimoneTimesta
1/200 Campaign Season E13 - Organising for Workers' Rights with Fired Up Stilettos
We speak with the Chair of Fired Up Stilettos, Bianca Beebe, about FUS’s campaign and organising to get workers’ rights for independent contractors via the Commerce Act Amendment Bill.https://www.instagram.com/kickupafus/https://firedupstilettos.com/https://events.humanitix.com/commerce-act-amendment-bill-explainer-onlineThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, StephanieTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3
1/200 Campaign Season E12 - Modi's Visit to NZ
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting New Zealand this weekend (July 10-11). A sold out public event 'Kia Ora Modi' has been organised at Spark Arena in Auckland to mark his visit. In the context of the recent India - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, Destiny Church's Brian Tāmaki has announced a street protest against Modi during his visit. There will be counter protests too, agai
1/200 Campaign Season E11 - Primary Care and Privatisation of Healthcare
We’re joined by Mikey Brenndorfer about the structure of primary health, the history of policy that led us to the present day structures and the way that they are presenting unique and immediate risks of privatisation of the NZ healthcare systemThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, MikeyTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:55 First Point of Contact5:54 Community Health7:50 Brief History of Primary Care
1/200 Campaign Season E10 - Candidate Interview: Tāmaki Electorate w/ Max Harris
1/200 chats with Labour’s Tāmaki candidate Max Harris about the challenges ahead, what the team is hearing on the doorstep and the opportunities for organising around progressive issues.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:20 History and Electorate5:56 Right Wing Electorate10:35 Labour Potential20:05 Being a New Candidate24:19 Radical Background29:45 Anxiety i
1/200 Campaign Season E9 - Far-right Manipulation of the NZ History Curriculum
We speak with Education researcher and expert Richard Manning about far-right manipulation of the NZ History curriculum. This is being guided by a small preferred academic elite like Elizabeth Rata and Paul Moon, supported by the Atlas Network. How can we fight back against these encroachments and build a curriculum that tells the truth?This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, PmaxTimestamps0:00 Opening / I
1/200 Campaign Season E8 - Kiwi Made RoboDebt??
We speak with Asher about the impacts of potentially ‘automating’ welfare systems, the disaster of RoboDebt in Australia and the ways in which cuts to the public service intentionally degrade and undermine functionality.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, DillonTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:20 Automated Welfare 6:24 Government Cuts and AI16:27 RoboDebt34:33 Corporatization of Public Servic
1/200 Campaign Season E7 - NZ Super Fund Investing in Palantir
We talk with Gabriella Brayne and Eugene Doyle from Anti-War Aotearoa about the NZ Super Fund investing in Palantir and the campaign for them to divest given the atrocities and war crimes that Palantir is implicated in.https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360990856/nz-super-was-told-its-unlawful-rules-when-investing-airbnb-activists-are-now-targeting-anotherhttps://www.instagram.com/antiwaraotearoa/Thi
1/200 Campaign Season E6 - March for Peace
We speak with Niamh O’Flynn, Program Director for Greenpeace, about working with Anti-War Aotearoa on the upcoming June 20 March for Peace and their history of anti-war activism.https://www.instagram.com/antiwaraotearoa/This episode’s co-hostsKyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:45 Background at Greenpeace3:12 Scaling Campaigns5:01 Nuclear Free8:30 Feeling an Impact11:35 Greenpeace Involvem
1/200 Campaign Season E5 - Stop Wars Aotearoa
Kieran and Josephine talk to Joe Carolan of Stop Wars Aotearoa who are having a rally this Saturday (13 June) to protest US imperial aggressions. As a background we discuss why the US might be considered the Great Satan, what its history of genocidal imperialism entails, and why we need popular mobilisation to resist. The revolution will not be televised nor memed. We need to start organising in r
1/200 Campaign Season E4 - Fees Free
We speak with TEU President Ti Lamusse about the changes to Fees Free, cuts across the education sector, the privatisation of polytechs and what needs to be done to fix it all.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, TiTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:40 Education Sector Cuts5:35 Polytech Privatisation 13:58 Fees Free17:10 Trades Training23:50 Attacks on Academics31:42 Policy Solutions47:01 Closin
1/200 Campaign Season E3 - The NZ Film Industry
We talk with Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta about the state of the NZ film industry and what it takes to network, fund and produce creative works in the current environment.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Tim, CathasaighTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions5:52 Film Industry Changes21:38 Rebates27:25 Sir Richard30:05 Development Processes48:08 Funding Models1:10:00 Moving Forward1:12:03 ClosingIntro/Outro
1/200 Campaign Season E2 - Palestine Free from the River to the Sea
Kieran and Josephine discuss the launch of the Palestine Free from the River to the Sea Party and the need to highlight that genocide is still ongoing in Gaza and Palestine and to hold our government and its MPs, regardless of party, to account for NZ's inaction and support for this genocide.https://www.1of200.nz/articles/palestine-free-from-the-river-to-the-seahttps://palfree.nz/This episode’s co
1/200 PWR - Social Studies Curriculum 2026
Pmax unpacks the planned changes to the NZ Social Studies curriculum.
1/200 Campaign Season E1 - Trans Voices on Anti-Trans Legislation
This week we're hosting Jen, Simone and Mia who will discuss the very real effects New Zealand Firsts anti-trans bill will have - as well as action to stop the rising tide of bigotry.This episode’s co-hostsJohn, Jennifer, Simone, MiaTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:05 New Legislation 13:16 Biological29:22 Trans Youth34:54 Culture War43:35 Highlighting the Wins51:01 ClosingIntro/Outro b
1/200 S2E200 - 400/200 Season 2 Final Episode!
We round up the last 3 years the shift in politics and media since the 2023 election and predictions and advice for 2026.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Philip, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:10 The Last Three Years6:14 Alternative Media18:14 Have You Met Them Yet24:10 Labour MIA47:20 Green Media54:00 Positives on the Horizon1:16:07 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us h
1/200 S2E199 - Paul Goldsmith's Media Handjobs
The team has been let loose to create chaos this week. We discuss Education reforms, the recently announced citizenship test, Local Government reforms, BSA disestablishment, and a quick check in on UK politics and Starmerismo.In a 1/200 first, this episode requires a BSA warning.This episode’s co-hostsJohn, Ginny, Pmax, SimoneIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.co
1/200 S2E198 - Myth Busting the US-Israel war on Iran
Multiple justifications for the illegal war of aggression on Iran have been put forward by the US and Israel: from supporting Iranian protesters, to regime change, to preventing nuclear weapons, to reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a waterway that was already open prior to the war. Many of these talking points have been repeated by the NZ government. So how do we separate fact from propaganda? And wh
1/200 S2E197 - An Office-slur and a Gentle(sher)man
Our Prime Minister seems to have a different position to our government and Foreign Minister on the biggest political issue - Israel & USA's war on Iran. Meaningful Members' Bills in parliament are a breath of fresh air. The right wing attack Maiki Sherman for saying slurs at the Finance Minister's event. Trump racks up a third assassination attempt.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, John, SimoneT
1/200 S2E196 - The USA and Imperial Decline
The aims of the illegal war waged by the US and Israel in Iran seem to be failing, but does this indicate a failure of Empire? We discuss the differences between the US as a state, the Empire as a system and the ways seemingly disastrous failures, past and present, have tended to consolidate power for those at the top, rather than lead to significant imperial decline.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, K
1/200 S2E195 - The Fight Against Seabed Mining w/ Cindy Baxter
We talk to Cindy Baxter from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) about the history of seabed mining applications over the last decade, the lobbying by the extractive industry and the ways that activists are trying to fight back.https://www.kasm.org.nz/This episode’s co-hostsKyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:58 Background on Seabed Mining14:22 Extractive Industries17:27 Rhetoric Push Back2
1/200 S2E194 - Shoes on the Ground
A quick Iran update, including the response here in NZ and the pressure developing on Luxon following poor polling and internal leaks. NZ media continues to boosterise failed tech and the Waitangi Tribunal is calling for a halt to curriculum changes.This episode’s co-hostsPmax, John, Kyle, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:51 Strait of Hormuz4:45 Lebanon Ceasefire5:50 NZ Leadership Str
1/200 S2E193 - US-Israel War on Iran | Anti-War Aotearoa Webinar
How should we respond to the US-Israel war on Iran? Join us to discuss what’s driving the war, how the NZ govt has responded to date, and what we in Aotearoa can do to support the Iranian people and bring an end to the war. The webinar will took place at 7pm Thursday 16 AprilThis episode’s co-hostsGabriella, Nicky, Mahdis, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3:43 NZ Government Response9:33 J
1/200 S2E192 - Green Party Foreign Policy w/ Teanau Tuiono
We host Green MP Teanau Tuiono to discuss the positions of the NZ government, the War on Iran, geopolitical tensions and great power rivalry, the Pacific, military spending and what 'independent foreign policy' means in 2026.This episode’s co-hostsPhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3:30 Policies8:45 Steps NZ Can Take16:42 Regime Imbalance20:06 Support Structures for Increasing Instability
1/200 S2E191 - Special Episode on the No Wars National Day of Action
Josephine and Kieran host Dr Jeremy Moses to discuss the upcoming protest 'No more wars: A national day of Action' which is going to be held in various parts of the country on April 11. Josephine and Kieran host Dr Jeremy Moses to discuss the upcoming protest 'No more wars: A national day of Action' which is going to be held in various parts of the country on April 11. https://www.inst
1/200 S2E190 - April Fuels
We talk Cabinet Shuffle and National Party machinations, NZ First got their anti-trans bill drawn from the ballot, greyhound racing is being banned, and we round up the global situation.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Simone, StephanieTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:27 Cabinet Shuffle18:33 NZ First Bill25:54 Greyhounds31:39 Global Connections44:40 Oil1:01:18 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Proph
1/200 S2E189 - Iran Update w/ Sina Rahmani
Kieran talks to Sina Rahmani to get the latest news on the US/Israeli assault on Iran. We discuss the strength of Iran’s response. Iran’s determination has taken the world by surprise and has galvanised a resistance movement that is taking hold in other countries of the region. The world may never be the same.https://chuffed.org/project/168100-mohammed-and-siblings-need-our-helpThis episode’s co-h
1/200 S2E188 - PanoptiCon Job
We update on Iran, the impacts in NZ and the failures of opposition political groups to effectively advocate against NZ involvement. NZ policing seems to be following the US, UK and AUS by increasing surveillance and anti-protest powers. Media in NZ continues to become more openly corrupt and controlled by far right billionaire interests.https://www.1of200.nz/common-sense/common-sense-28032026This
1/200 S2E187 - Oil Believe In Anything
We consider the ability of the National coalition to effectively crisis plan in the face of the US/Israel war on Iran, and discuss the ways in which US integration is multivariant with reference to digital IDs, age restrictions and policy choices across government.https://www.1of200.nz/common-sense/common-sense-21032026This episode’s co-hostsGinny, Kyle, PmaxTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1
1/200 S2E186 - Ferry and Praxis
We round off the week’s events with National Party turmoil, covid disinformation the incoming oil crisis and the ferry debacle.This episode’s co-hostsGinny, John, Kyle, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:14 Luxon Not Rolled Again11:30 Covid Immunity Cycle23:01 Potential Oil Crisis42:05 Nicola Willis Economics1:02:02 Good News 1:06:50 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport
1/200 S2E185 - Any Action Actually
We discuss the NZ political response to Iran, the multiple public failures by Ministers this week on everything from foreign policy to Gloriavale, and the cruel decision to push through legislation to ‘claw back’ welfare payments.This episode’s co-hostsPmax, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions0:54 Living in History7:36 NZ Response to Iran17:59 Gas and Oil23:55 Impending Elections46:54 MSD C
1/200 S2E184 - Iran Update
Kieran and Josephine discuss the anti-imperialism of Iran in the face of western meddling. We go through the history of US and English interference and how that has brought us to the current day. What has been happening over the last 2 weeks, and where next? (Recorded 4/03/26)This episode’s co-hostsJosephine, KieranTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:05 What is this War for?13:52 Current Geopo
1/200 S2E183 - BiomeTric of the Light
We discuss the latest developments in education, as child poverty increases and government attacks rough sleepers with 'move on orders'. Debate over ownership of Air NZ shows again that we refuse to learn from the past. There is a plan to share biometric data with the US, and finally some good news out of the UK as their left populist Greens win their first byelection.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip
1/200 S2E182 - Take the Power Back
We discuss the genocidal actions the US is taking against Cuba, the use of terrorism allegations to crush dissent in the west, buying citizenship in NZ and the importance of energy sovereignty in relation to the unfolding LNG scandal.This episode’s co-hostsGinny, Josephine, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:20 Cuba Escalation19:09 Force Projection30:57 Palestine Action35:25 NZME38:54 Buy
1/200 S2E181 - Cuba and Venezuela
Dr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly chat about her participation at the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference in Havana Cuba, during which the US strike on Venezuela and the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president happened. Note: This episode was recorded on 05/02/26 with the situation in Cuba particularly worsening since then.This episode’s co-hostsJosephine, KieranIntro/Outro
1/200 S2E180 - 70 Million Litres of Untreated Wastewater
The government coalition have heavily signaled their 2026 campaign approaches but this has gone mostly missed by the media. NZ infrastructure is on its last legs and there’s no overt push to bring that into a national conversation.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Kyle, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:03 Big Three Missed Reports3:28 Luxon at Waitangi11:39 Winston Peters Testing Facism22
1/200 S2E179 - Twenty Twenty Sicks
1/200 is back for 2026! We round-up education possibilities for the year, discuss climate discourse, modern slavery and the utter failure of establishment media to interrogate or even present the truth in the face of far-right acceleration in NZ politics.This episode’s co-hostsStephanie, Pmax, KyleTimestampsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
1/200 S2E178 - Interim Order on Puberty Blockers
Simone hosts Jennifer Shields to discuss in depth the interim order regarding the puberty blocker ban, what led up to it and what the next steps might be.https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got-you-fundraiserhttps://patha.nz/donateThis episode’s co-hostsSimone, JenniferTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:33 Interim Order 5:52 Judges Reasoning8:51 Path A Perspective11:18 Moral P
1/200 S2E177 - MisManage My Health
We discuss the Manage My Health breach as of 5/01/2026, what could be verified, what has happened and what the consequences might be.https://utf9k.net/blog/managemyhealth-data-breach-recap/This episode’s co-hostsGinny, MarcusTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:48 What is Manage My Health5:47 What Happened9:11 Ransom12:46 Cause of Breach18:35 Press Release25:29 Ideal Scenario29:47 Predicted Nex
1/200 S2E176 - Project 2029: Regions, Resources and Rate Caps
We attempt to identify a unifying thread on recent National government reforms in water and local government, alongside the RMA and now a new “mega ministry”.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, John, MarkTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3:22 Water Control14:58 Regional Reorganization27:20 RMA43:06 NZ Initiative52:49 Ministries and Planning1:16:22 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us he
1/200 S2E175 - Democratic Shell Game
New Zealand First is against the Regulatory Standards Act they just voted for. Maybe National is too. Judge Aitken spoke up against Winston Peters and is now in a kangaroo court process. Most schools in the country have committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Stephanie, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:50 Regulatory Standards and Leadership23:
1/200 S2E174 - Te Pāti Māori Korero w/ Jack McDonald
If you're not involved in Māori politics, there's a good chance you haven't known what to make of the conflict in Te Pāti Māori. We spoke with Jack McDonald about the history of the Party, the underlying issues, and paths forward from here.This episode’s co-hostsJack, Kyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:27 Background6:25 Formative Te Pati Maori12:32 The Impact of Ideological Splits
1/200 S2E173 - Puberty Blocker Ban
We speak with Jen Shields about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children.Full TranscriptThis episode’s co-hostsSimone, Jen, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:59 Blocking Puberty Blockers9:16 The UK Transphobic Path19:08 Approaches21:50 What Are Puberty Blockers25:04
1/200 S2E172 - University Workers for Palestine
Over 700 university community members have signed an open letter demanding that Uni Saver Pension Scheme Divest from genocide.As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa.
1/200 S2E171 - Western Rot
IPCA findings and criminal cases against top police figures are again revealing the rot at the heart of elite power in NZ. At the same time a new tranche of Epstein files are doing the same internationally.Content warning for everything included within those topics.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Ginny, OliverTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions0:42 McSkimming3:57 Background10:20 Media Reporting13:
1/200 S2E170 - Everybody HRRTs
As we await a ruling from the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Jen and Angela give us a rundown on what’s been happening during the hearings. Progressive populism, including trans rights, now seems a vote winner for left politicians in both the UK and US - how is the NZ left positioned to make the same moves?This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Philip, Angela, JenTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:52 Hu
1/200 S2E169 - Back to the Future Fund
New Zealand's 2 top economists* discuss Labour's first policy announcement this term - a Future Fund! Comparisons with other funds in NZ and overseas, debate over whether detail is important and most importantly... what is it for? Recorded on 24/10/25.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, PaulTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:30 What Was Announced6:15 Government Bonds8:32 Returns11:11 The Announcem
1/200 S2E168 - Pork Farrow Politics
Back for current events! We open with the Pike River film and discuss work safety policy under the coalition. The far right is being given free reign to AI-ify NZ’s curriculum while removing NZ history and making it evidentially more white supremacist alongside awful charter school attempts.This episode’s co-hostsStephanie, Pmax, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:22 Pike River Film14:55
1/200 S2167 - Global March and Flotilla to Gaza w/ William Alexander and Ava Mulla
1/200 chats with activists William Alexander and Ava Mulla about their
involvement in the Global March to Gaza (via land border in Egypt) and the
Flotilla movement to Gaza.
1/200 S2E166 - Online Political Violence
We talk with Dr Cassandra Mudgway about the increase in online violence over the last decade, the ways in which it is presenting in NZ and some of the possible solutions.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, StephanieTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:24 Rhetoric Trends7:05 Amplification10:31 Political Will20:20 Freedom of Expression30:42 Andrew Little35:09 Online Violence45:24 Reality48:55 Moving in the Right Direc
1/200 S2E165 - OCR You In?
Economy! Te Pāti Māori! Freedom of Expression vs Stochastic incitement! Imperialism! If you like listening to podcasts about things of this nature you are in the right place!Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Simone, Josephine, PmaxTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:28 OCR Interest Rates12:24 Selling Chorus18:40 Media vs Te Pāti Māori25:26 Winston Peters44:19 Ceasefire
1/200 S2E164 - Blockading the National Aerospace Summit: A chat with Peace Action Ōtautahi
Josephine interviews Joseph Bray from Peace Action Ōtautahi about the need for direct action against the US military industrial complex as it intensifies in Aotearoa NZ.This episode’s co-hostsDr Josephine VargheseTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:07 History of Direct Action4:27 Context by 1/2007:42 Context by Peace Action Ōtautahi14:40 Other NZ Companies25:56 The Role of Universities29:40 Moment of Radical
1/200 S2E163 - US and Them
Western governments continue to become more fascist, with the US leading the way. NZ isn’t immune, with NZ PM Christopher Luxon engaging in open voter suppression and attacking the electoral commission. The UK Labour party continues to become rapidly more rightwing, a worrying sign for western Labour parties. NZ refuses to recognise Palestine, and continues to be complicit in genocide.This episode
1/200 S2E162 - Free Fallin'
The UN has accepted that a genocide is occurring in Gaza, will this have any impact? The far right is weaponising the assassination of a far right Youtuber, led by the US regime, to crack down on free speech - with rightwingers across the west trying to follow suit. The NZ economy is getting EVEN WORSE and there continue to be zero consequences for the people causing it.This episode’s co-hostsOliv
1/200 S2E161 - March for Humanity
We host members of Aotearoa for Palestine and Kaiāwhina to discuss the September 13 March for Humanity.Instagram: AotearoaforpalFacebook: Aotearoa For Palestine Tik tok: AotearoaforpalOrganizers: marchforhumanity@proton.meTo contact Kaiāwhina: email KaiawhinaAotearoa@gmail.com and check the IG: Kaiawhina_tamakilink to sign the petition: https://tr.ee/BZJp8GgTwWlink
1/200 S2E160 - Big Tech, Better Taxes
We speak with Kate Stone and Nick Miller from the Better Taxes campaign and Tax Justice Aotearoa about the recent report showing that tech giants are making billions of dollars in NZ and using tax minimising practices.Better taxes report: https://www.bettertaxes.nz/big_tech_little_taxTax Justice Aotearoa media release: https://www.tjanz.org/big_tech_media_releaseThis episode’s co-h
1/200 S2E159 - Dark Times, Disinfo and Resistance
We chat with journalist, disinformation expert and Dark Times Academy facilitator, Brooke Binkowski about fascism, the role establishment media plays in disinfo and the warning signs of authoritarian acceleration.Political Research Associates website: https://politicalresearch.org/40 Ways to Fight Fascists link: https://justseeds.org/graphic/40-ways-to-fight-fascism/Dark Times Direct Action Class:
1/200 S2E158 - IKEAless Whisper
NZ media is continuously failing us, both in coverage of geopolitical events as they follow the US lead against China, and more nastily in local politics as they do stenography for rightwing parties, while actively and abusively attacking the left.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Ginny, JohnTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:19 Chinese Memorial Celebration14:43 The UK15:21 Anticipating Election Season25:54 Ben
1/200 S2E157 - 'Combatants' & Laws of War
In one of our more academic episodes, we interview Kieran Kelly about humanitarian law, war vs genocides, rules of engagement, and the definition of a 'combatant'. With war crimes in the news, we look at the history and context around what these 'crimes' actually are.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, KieranTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:55 A History of Non-Combatants8:52 How It Changed12:00 Genocidal vs No
1/200 S2E156 - Cut to RBNZ
Western media continues to be complicit even as Israeli atrocities get slightly more coverage. In NZ more details come out about the FBI office - who is leading the country when security details are actively hidden from the PM? And there are serious questions to be asked about what’s happening at the Reserve Bank.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:10 Israeli Atrocities and
1/200 S2E155 - No Take, Only Throw
This week we discussed austerity and attacks on the public sector. This government has declared war on teachers and healthcare workers, alongside renters, young people and the working class in general. Now even the big business community is noticing. On top of that, establishment media is isolating issues and blaming young people for not having enough kids.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Simone, St
1/200 S2E154 - Genocide in the West Bank
We speak with Mardi O’Connor about her time working with ISM as a ‘protective presence’ in Masafer Yatta, the West Bank.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, MardiTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:01 Background4:19 Protective Presence8:15 Sanctions and Boycotts10:39 Zealotry14:11 Day to Day 21:39 Settler Youth26:05 Giving Cover to Settlers28:32 Media Presence32:06 State Land37:59 Western Coverage44:40 Deported
1/200 S2E153 - Spine of the Times
Greens coleader Chlöe Swarbrick was kicked out of the house this week for speaking against the genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile NZ media aligns itself against teachers and healthcare workers to support the lies of the National coalition government in increasingly overt ways.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:44 Spineless15:10 Media Bias25:38 Palestinian Journalists 28:40 R
1/200 S2E152 - Current Affairs with Mike Hosking
Uh oh! The dads are away and the children will play! A heavily edited version of 1/200 for you this weekend (at least 293 libelous bits cut) that covers this weeks current events from NCEA changes to a brief stint on Tim Jago reporting, or lack thereofThis episode’s co-hostsSimone, PmaxTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:29 - NCEA30:05- Māori reader42:20 Tim Jago 50:25 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet
1/200 S2E151 - Vassalisation
Voter Suppression, RNZ failing to report on genocide and the FBI have popped their horrid little head up in NZ’s Parliament. Things aren’t looking good as NZ’s right-wing government hurtles towards overt vassal status.https://johnnyfilmo.substack.com/p/the-arc-of-history-is-long-does-itThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, Simone, Pmax, JohnnyTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:35 Voter Suppression28:44 RNZ Can’t Say
1/200 S2E150 - Climate Action
Climate Liberation Aotearoa are currently leading a direct action in Denniston Plateau on the west coast of the South Island where two activists are stopping the mining operation by literally putting their bodies on the line - they are dangling on coal buckets above the pristine forests of the West Coast. We speak with Rosemary Penwarden about what’s happening.Details here: https://www.climateacti
1/200 S2E149 - Sport NZ and Transgender Inclusion
We host Jen Shields and Alice Soper to discuss the sudden Ministerial direction to Sport NZ to remove transgender inclusion guidelines. We discuss the impact of this for trans people against a media backdrop that has failed to either adequately challenge anti-trans proponents or platform experts.Jen’s complaint to NZME: https://jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/formal-complaint-to-nzme-re-herald-now-
1/200 S2E148 - LGNZ of the Fall
Local Govt NZ had their conference and it's becoming clear that central government only likes local democracy when it's convenient. Cost of living and homelessness increases for everyone except the elite. The Epstein and McSkimming cases in the news prompt a discussion about power, broader political risks and perverse incentives in a hierarchy.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Simone, PmaxTimestamps0
1/200 S2E147 - It's a Shame About Ray
We discuss the filthiness of right-wing discourse and strategy, particularly the latest targeting and smears by Ray Chung in Wellington. The ACT Party is moving openly further right, pulling NZ pol along with the aid of media. And across the West the “centre left” parties continue to accelerate rightwards themselves, could new parties and messaging ameliorate this?This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Phil
1/200 S2E146 - School to Prison Hypeline
We connect changes to early childhood regulations and criminal laws. The school to prison pipeline is being strengthened, with tragic effects. Finally, we briefly debate the story of New Zealanders being referred to the ICC.Mick Hall's story: https://open.substack.com/pub/mickhall/p/new-zealands-pm-3-cabinet-ministers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=r6zr3This episode’s co-hostsPhilip
1/200 S2E145 - Comms as You Are
Political communication, media and the divide in reality between the left and right of politics. We discuss Mamdani’s NYC Dem primary win, David Seymour’s attacks on public figures, the horrific behaviour by RNZ in their reporting on the death of a young transman and the transformation of the western elite into weird slop.This episode’s co-hostsStephanie, Simone, Kyle, GinnyTimestamps0:00 Opening
1/200 S2E144 - Global March to Gaza, US Empire and Iran
We interview Kieran Kelly about his recent trip to Egypt for the Global March to Gaza. The story of thousands of activists descending on Egypt tells us something about Israel's need to keep the international community on side. Then we discuss Gaza, the American Empire and Iran. How is the Israel/ USA/ Iran dynamic playing out? Where to next?Follow Kieran's blog at ongenocide.comNB this was recorde
1/200 S2E143 - Hit Me With Your West Shot
Covering domestic and international politics this week, we look at the way in which existing power structures, and even accountability measures, predominantly protect the status quo and the accelerating radicalism of capital. NZ is chucking out the census, ACT is becoming more brazen in its attacks on public figures, and the West gets ever twitchier about encroachments on “their turf”.This episode
1/200 S2E142 - Western Aggression Against Iran
We host Jeremy Moses to talk about the events following Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran, the complicity of Western powers and the historical imperialism that led us here.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Simone, Josephine, JeremyTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:42 Watching The World8:22 Divided11:12 Iran18:37 Right to Protect40:24 Rules Based International Order1:06:42 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet Mot
